The hardest part of training the lats for size is learning to feel them contracting. We are not used to, in our everyday lives, feeling this muscle being isolated or working on its own. And, since the biceps are involved in the lat pulldown, they can be used to do much of the work to … Read more
Here are my personal recommendations for various products and equipment you might find useful for your strength training and bodybuilding needs. This page is not meant to review large pieces of gym equipment like squat racks or barbells but various accessories and supplements that I personally use and find essential. Preworkout Powder | Carbohydrates | … Read more
On Quora recently, a fellow asked that most typical question “what is the best way for me to gain muscle without becoming a gym rat.” What this fellow wanted to know was, what was the minimum he’d need to do. He didn’t want to be married to the gym. You can’t really give a one size … Read more
Some People think that Bodyweight Exercise and Martial Arts makes you Lean and Toned, While Weight Training Makes You Big and Bulky. Is This True? There are two parts of this title and both contain a common misconception. However, the source of the misconceptions may not be what you think. I’ll get into the weight … Read more
Originally published March 3 2015 A trainer named Tamara Grand has a blog called fitnitchick and today I commented on her nice overview of muscle fatigue versus muscle soreness (DOMs) versus muscle strain. A lot of people new to strength training or muscle building might have a hard time knowing what kind of muscle discomfort is “good” … Read more
A post from a member in my old forum prompted me to write this article. He was wondering whether male athletic supporters really do anything? Especially, he was asking whether they help you during heavy lifting or bodybuilding, such as by preventing an inguinal hernia. Is there any purpose in wearing a supporter while working … Read more